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At any stage of a well’s life, there is the possibility of needing remediation and stimulation. At Thunderbird Services, we provide a wide range of services and oil tools to help with any testing, treating, or cement squeeze applications that can come up. With tried-and-true methods, and some more innovative tools, Thunderbird Services can meet the demands of any project. From effective production packers to high-quality SWD solutions, our team is proud to help you and all your downhole, completion, or production projects.
It sets with minimal tubing manipulation and will withstand differential pressure from above or below.
When set, a balance piston is actuated as pressure increases, downward force is exerted on the inner mandrel, thus ensuring the equalizing valve is not pumped open.
A large integral fluid bypass allows the packer to be run quickly with minimal chance of swabbing off packing elements or dulling hold-down slips. Rotation is not required to retrieve the tool, and its equalizing valve opens with the first upward movement.
Standard equipment includes carbide tipped hold-down slips, lower slips, and drag blocks.
The WLTC Plug can be run and set on wireline in a way that allows the tool to be re-set with tubing in a different location before removing it from the well. It is designed to be rugged and compact (the 4-1/2” size is only 63 inches long). When run on tubing, the WLTC can be set deep or shallow because the packing element system can be energized with compression or tension. This bridge plug will withstand high differential pressures from above or below, while its internal bypass valve is easily opened to equalize fully prior to release.
This packer is designed to run, set, reset and retrieve easily, even under adverse conditions. It can be set at any depth and is used when insufficient weight is available to set a compression packer. The 32-A Tension Packer is ideal for squeeze cementing, casing testing, stimulation treatments and straddle operations using a retrievable bridge plug.
An SC Tension Unloader is generally run above this packer, allowing pressure equalization before release. The SC Tension Unloader also provides a by-pass when running and retrieving, to minimize swabbing of the elements. ,This packer features a full bore that minimizes the potential for screening out during fracturing, does not restrict the flow rates and allows the use of through-tubing tools without pulling the packer. It also features an emergency release system that uses a high-ratio, left-hand thread. Applying right-hand rotation of the tubing relaxes the packing elements and moves the lower cone well away from the slips, allowing the slips to fully retract.
The WRP Wireline Set-Release is used as a temporary bridge plug for acidizing, fracturing, cementing, casing pressure tests, wellhead replacement, and zone isolation. The WR Bridge Plug utilizes standard wireline or hydraulic setting tools.
The Cast Iron Cement Retainer is a reliable, drillable solution designed for secondary cementing operations in oil and gas wells. Engineered to set securely in casing of any hardness, it delivers dependable performance in demanding downhole environments. A ratchet lock ring stores setting force to ensure a firm set, while the one-piece packing element and metal backup rings create a superior seal. Case-hardened, one-piece slips help prevent premature setting and allow for efficient drill-out, making this retainer a durable and practical choice for cementing applications.
The Cast Iron Bridge Plug is engineered to deliver secure wellbore isolation with exceptional compatibility and operational efficiency. Designed for use with both wireline and hydraulic setting methods, it helps reduce inventory requirements while increasing flexibility in the field. Its compact, drillable construction allows for fast and efficient drill-out, while the one-piece packing element and ratchet lock rings provide a durable, high-integrity seal—even in high-tensile casings. Featuring adaptable configurations, including ported or solid adapters and easily interchangeable elements, this bridge plug offers dependable performance and streamlined operations across a wide range of well conditions.
The Gator Lock Composite Cement Retainer is engineered for demanding squeeze jobs, temporary plug-and-abandonment operations, and dependable zonal isolation. Constructed almost entirely from nonmetallic components, it features a fully composite mandrel that reduces material mass while maintaining strength and performance in modern wellbores. Proprietary composite slips, rated for casing grades up to Q125, and a patent-pending backup ring provide secure setting and pressure-holding capability. The retainer can be set mechanically or on wireline using an industry-standard #20 setting tool without modifications, and its PDC-drillable design enables faster drill-out with reduced casing wear—helping improve efficiency and lower overall operational time.
The Mechanical Setting Tool is designed to run and mechanically set a Cement Retainer or converted Bridge Plug at any depth on tubing or drill pipe. Cement Retainers can be set, pressure tested, and squeezed in a single trip.
The MST and Cement Retainer or Bridge Plug are shear pinned together and the slips are held in a retracted position for safer running.
The hydraulic setting tool is designed for setting packers and plugs without pipe manipulations. It is used to set packers and plugs that are normally set with a Baker E-4 Wireline Pressure Setting Assembly, or similar wireline setting equipment. The same adapter kit that is used on wireline can be used with the Model H HST.
The Model H HST and packer (or plug) is run in on the tubing to the desired setting depth and a ball is dropped to the HST. Pressure is applied to close the fill ports, which also opens the setting pistons to pressure. As pressure is applied, force is transmitted to the packer (or plug) to set. Tubing tension can also be applied to supplement the setting force generated by the applied pressure.
The standard setting tool comes with three pistons. Additional pistons can be added to reduce setting pressure.
The Casing Alignment Tool attaches to the bottom of a cement retainer and is used to align separated casing strings within the wellbore prior to cementing. When run with a poppet-style conversion kit, the tool redirects cement flow from side discharge to bottom discharge, ensuring the slurry is properly directed through the alignment tool. As the assembly is lowered to the separation point, the tapered nose guides the tool into the shifted lower casing, while the close-fitting body helps draw the two casing sections back into alignment. This controlled engagement improves positioning accuracy and supports reliable cement placement in remedial and repair operations.
The Casing Scraper is used to clean the inside diameter of casing by removing scale, cement residue, and other debris that can interfere with downhole operations. By restoring a clean casing surface, it helps ensure that packers, plugs, and other tools can be run and set properly. This tool supports improved reliability and efficiency during completion, remedial, and maintenance operations where proper casing preparation is critical.
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